Spotlight – The Journal of Syston Town Council

Syston in Bloom committee have again received recognition for the Town by obtaining a Silver Award for their
hanging basket and heritage floral displays in the East Midlands in Bloom Competition 2013, with the Queen Victoria House making a significant contribution. Merton Primary School Gardening Club won the judges award.

Fire Sign

A period Fire sign has been gifted to Syston Town Council by the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service. This will be refurbished and erected in the Park Square as a tribute to all the men and women who have served Syston since we first had a Fire Station.

Defibrillator

A life saving defibrillator was installed at the Mace shop on Melton Road, Syston on 26th September 2013. This was dedicated in memory of the former County Councillor Mike Preston who died in 2011. Cllr Sue Gerrard helped secure the funding for this project from the South Charnwood forum.

Syston Fair and Circus

Billy Bates annual fair was one of the highlights of our calendar and was enjoyed by many again this year. In recent years the popularity of the fair has grown, and working in partnership with Syston Town Council and the local Police has greatly reduced anti-social behaviour at the fair in the last couple of years and made it more enjoyable for families. Circus World from Hampshire came to Syston this year and gave a fantastic performance for all ages.

Councillor Vacancies

Syston town Council is an establishment of 20 town councillors and manages a community centre, four parks, a cemetery, allotments, and a sports field and pavilion. There are currently five vacancies for councillors, and anyone who is over 18 years old and lives within three miles of the town centre can apply to Ian MacDonald on 0116 260 7150 or at [email protected]

Christmas Event 2013

A fabulous speciality Christmas Market will complement a host of other family activities on Saturday 7th December 2013, Central Park from 12.00pm until 6.00pm. A new attraction this year will be a circus workshop which is FREE to the public. Learn juggling, diablo, plate spinning, face painting and play games. There is a Giant walking globe and 10ft Tightrope walk challenge. There will be walk around characters and a stilt walker. Something for everyone! A second new attraction this year will be ‘Star Wars Characters’, R2D2, Princess Leia, and a Stormtrooper will be making an appearance. Bring the family to experience a fantastic variety of seasonal food and soak up the aromas of gourmet coffees, hog roast, homemade pancakes and waffles, homemade sausage, burgers and Jamaican food, just a small selection of over 35 stalls. There are many craft and gift stalls for all your last minute Christmas gifts. A professional stage and compere will be in the centre of the event with a variety of entertainment ranging from singers to Morris Dancers and a children’s magician.

A Santa parade at 3.30pm will be followed by the towns Christmas light switch on at 4.30pm. The finale will be a professional firework display followed by Syston Brass and the hand bells playing carols.

Contacting your Council Syston Town Council currently has 15 councillors